Record Store Day Black Friday 2016: Staff Picks

Record Store Day’s 2016 ‘Black Friday’ event just weeks away, and this year music fans can score some very special releases from the likes of Soundgarden, Gary Clark Jr., Prophets of Rage, The Revivalists, and many more.

So go ahead, rejoice over a whole new batch of exclusive, sweet and shiny vinyl, and prepare to destroy your holiday shopping budget. Check out our RSD Black Friday staff picks below, and go support your local independent record store this Black Friday – November 25th!

Record Store Day – 2016 Black Friday Picks

Alice in Chains – Facelift
This six song live set was recorded December 22, 1990, and features tunes like “Man in the Box” and “Love, Hate, Love.”

The Budos Band – The Shape of Mayhem to Come
The first official live release from the devils of Daptone Records, captured at the band’s Halloween gig in Asheville, NC back in 2015.

The Wonder Years: Music From The Emmy Award-Winning Show and Its Era
Previously out of press since the initial 1989 release, this soundtrack includes classics by Carole King, Buffalo Springfield, and yes, the iconic theme song from Joe Cocker.

Soundgarden – Satanoscillatemymetallicsonatas
Soundgarden’s Badmotorfinger celebrates its 25th anniversary with the album’s bonus CD EP being released on vinyl for the first time ever.

The Revivalists – Strangers in the Bright Lights
Captured live in their home city of New Orleans, this double LP features tunes from the band’s latest release, Men Amongst Mountains.

Prophets of Rage – The Party’s Over
Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine, Chuck D of Public Enemy, B-Real of Cypress Hill and DJ Lord drop their debut EP on vinyl.